PuertoParrot.com

Top 10 Countries with the Most Coral Reefs

The study, conducted by the team at Slingo, looked at the number of natural adventure spots such as volcanoes, coral reef areas and waterfalls to determine an ‘adventure score’ and determine the best countries to visit for an adventure holiday.

Continue reading (246 words , one picture)

Published at 2023-06-28 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Environment, Fauna and flora, Travel

Tags: coral, coral reefs, diving, scuba diver

Oddly Beautiful Under-the-Philippine Sea Photos Hit 'Little Mermaid' Vibes

While "The Little Mermaid" is still slaying it on terra firma in cinemas, the Department of Tourism (DOT) made happy splashes for ocean lovers recently as it put the spotlight on the colorful underwater world of Anilao, Batangas.

Continue reading (745 words , one picture)

Published at 2023-06-11 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Arts, Fauna and flora, Recreation

Tags: Tourism, diving, sea, wildlife

The Philippines Liveaboard Diving

With an abundant ecosystem, a variety of about 2000 species of fish, and 7,107 islands, liveaboard diving in the Philippines remains at the top of any diver’s bucket list. If it’s not added yet, perhaps it’s time to consider adding it as another liveaboard adventure destination to visit! Apart from the year-round warm climate, pristine beaches, and crystal blue waters, it offers a variety of dive sites that span from exploring historic wrecks to marveling at corals and marine life!

Continue reading (1,633 words , 3 pictures)

Published at 2023-04-19 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Entertainment, Environment, Fauna and flora, Recreation, Travel

Tags: Bohol, Island, Malapascua, Philippines, Tubbataha, coral, diving, fish, marine, reefs

14 Establishments Ordered off Puerto Galera Beaches

Notices were send to Tina’s Sunset Cottages, Restaurant & Dive Center, Ocean Dream Lodge, Paradise Dive Zone Resort, Corp., Pink & Black Lodging House, Montani Beach Resort, Sabang Inn, Sabang Divers, Mangosteen Restaurant , Dive Dojo, Mermaid Resort Charletan, Inc., Modem Development Company Inc., Captn Gregg, Eddie’s Place Bar & Restautant, Marginor Diner & Snack, and I Dive at Casa Mia.

Continue reading (358 words , one picture)

Published at 2018-04-18 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Business, Environment, News and Events, Politics

Tags: DENR, Puerto Galera, Sabang, diving, establishments, structures

Tubbataha Reef: the Best Diving Destination

Tubbataha Reef is an atoll coral reef located in the Sulu Sea of the Philippines. It is a marine sanctuary protected as Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. It is nominated at the New 7 Wonders of Nature.The word tubbataha is a combination of two Samal words: tubba and taha, which together means "a long reef exposed at low tide".

Continue reading (786 words , 5 pictures)

Published at 2018-03-09 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Travel

Tags: Tubbataha, destinations, diving, reefs

Cebu's Finest Diving Spot: Pescador Island of Moalboal

Located in the Tañon strait, Pescador Island is a must-see destination. It is just a few kilometers from the western coast of Cebu island in the Philippines and administered by the municipality of Moalboal, Cebu. The abundance of fish living on the surrounding coral reef attracts divers making it a hot recreational diving spot in Cebu.

Continue reading (488 words , 6 pictures)

Published at 2018-03-09 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Travel

Tags: Island, Moalboal, diving

Diving in Malapascua

Malapascua is a tiny island — just 2.5km long, and barely 1km wide at its narrowest point — found a little under 7km away from the northernmost tip of Cebu. And yet it leaves a deep impression: make the (long) journey there just once, and you’ll always want to go back.

Continue reading (557 words , no pictures)

Published at 2018-03-03 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Travel

Tags: Island, Malapascua, diving

6 Must-Visit Dive Destinations in the Philippines

The Philippines is made up of a whopping 7,107 islands, many of which harbor pristine diving sites, so you’d really be missing out if you didn’t spend time exploring the nation’s underwater realm. From majestic pelagics to wonderfully weird macro critters and sunken ships, you’ll find all subaquatic life around our archipelago. But choosing from so many places can be a difficult process, so we’ve narrowed it down to just six:

Continue reading (861 words , 6 pictures)

Published at 2018-03-03 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Travel

Tags: destinations, diving, diving, exploring

6 Must-Visit Dive Destinations in the Philippines

The Philippines is made up of a whopping 7,107 islands, many of which harbor pristine diving sites, so you’d really be missing out if you didn’t spend time exploring the nation’s underwater realm. From majestic pelagics to wonderfully weird macro critters and sunken ships, you’ll find all subaquatic life around our archipelago. But choosing from so many places can be a difficult process, so we’ve narrowed it down to just six:

Continue reading (861 words , 6 pictures)

Published at 2018-03-03 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Travel

Tags: destinations, diving, diving, exploring

Where to Dive Ethically with Whale Sharks in the Philippines

According to Wildbook for Whale Sharks – an online photo identification library that collates whale-shark sighting data – the 1,000th whale shark has recently been identified in Philippine waters. This means that the Philippines is home to the third-largest known aggregation of whale sharks in the world!

Continue reading (460 words , no pictures)

Published at 2018-03-03 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Travel

Tags: Ethnography, diving, giants, whale sharks

Why You Should Think Twice Before Diving with Whale Sharks

In the coastal municipality of Oslob, on the island of Cebu, an entire industry has been built on the tourist experience of swimming with the largest species of fish on Earth, the whale shark. For around half a decade now, Oslob’s tourism industry has enjoyed a surge of visitors looking for the chance to head out to sea for a close encounter with these creatures.

Continue reading (544 words , 4 pictures)

Published at 2018-02-06 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Environment, Fauna and flora

Tags: diving, whale sharks

How to Spend 48 Hours in Malapascua, Philippines

An island famous for diving, the tiny island of Malapascua off the northernmost town of Cebu beckons those who love to enjoy rustic island vibe. Its name means, ” Bad Christmas”, a name given by the Spaniards when they reached the island on a stormy weather on Christmas day. Today, it is one of the top island destinations in Cebu. Here’s how you can enjoy Malaspacua in 48 hours.

Continue reading (587 words , 4 pictures)

Published at 2018-02-04 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Travel

Tags: Island, Malapascua, diving

The Most Beautiful Places to Go Scuba Diving in the Philippines

There’s no shortage of world-class dive sites among the Philippines‘ 7,107 islands. Divers will receive a warm welcome in this archipelago known for its marine biodiversity, dreamy beaches and music-loving locals. Many resorts have their own house reefs, and from almost any island, a remarkable dive is only a boat ride away. Culture Trip rounds up the most beautiful places to go scuba diving in the Philippines, above and below the surface.

Continue reading (628 words , 4 pictures)

Published at 2018-02-03 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Travel

Tags: Philippines, diving, scuba diver

These Men Dive Up to 40 Meters with Nothing but A Hosepipe to Keep Them Alive

Pa'aling is perhaps the most dangerous method of fishing on earth. Compressor diving - where air is pumped through flimsy plastic hosepipes to divers under the surface - is common throughout the Coral Triangle, but Pa'aling is practised exclusively in the Philippines, predominantly around the island of Palawan in the western Philippines. The difference is in the number of divers and the method.

Continue reading (595 words , 11 pictures)

Published at 2017-07-01 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary

Tags: diving

Top Five Wreck Dives in the Philippines

Without a doubt the most famous location for wreck diving in the Phlippines. The sheer volume and variety of wrecks at depths from less than five up to 40 metres make the waters around Coron Island in northern Palawan the sine qua non of wreck diving.

Continue reading (575 words , one picture)

Published at 2017-05-23 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Sport, Travel

Tags: diving